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Continental Drift

Question 5 • Earth and Space A 26-27

Which statements about Pangaea are true according to widely accepted theories? Check all that apply.Pangaea existed two hundred thousand years ago.The landmass of Pangaea split into separate continents over time.Pangaea was discovered by Christopher Columbus.Pangaea was surrounded by the waters of the ocean.The coastline of Pangaea stayed consistent over time.

Answer
A
Pangaea existed two hundred thousand years ago.
B
The landmass of Pangaea split into separate continents over time.
C
Pangaea was discovered by Christopher Columbus.
D
Pangaea was surrounded by the waters of the ocean.
E
The coastline of Pangaea stayed consistent over time.

Explanation

Pangaea was an ancient supercontinent that existed hundreds of millions of years ago, not two hundred thousand years ago. Over time, it broke apart as tectonic plates moved, forming the separate continents we know today, so the statement about splitting is true. Pangaea was surrounded by a vast ocean called Panthalassa. Columbus lived much later and did not discover Pangaea, and its coastline did not stay consistent over time.

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